As some of my friends already know, I started volunteering at a local hospice house last year. I make dinners for the residents and staff every Monday night. I was inspired to try this by three different friends before I took the leap. Years ago, I lost a dear friend to cancer. During this time, we talked a lot about […]
Lover or fighter?
The big day is approaching. No time to waste. Preparations must be made. Fortunes will rise and fall in one 24-hour period. Will you be ready? No, I am not talking about the Superbowl. I am talking about the day after the Superbowl, a smaller, little day known as Valentine’s. This year, just to make a few bucks more on […]
Brain Worm (Part 2)
Part 1 covered general information about the parasite, its life cycle, and that very few deer in this area do not eventually become infected with it. This column will deal with how many first stage larvae are on deer pellets, infection of gastropods, and their ingestion by deer (or other host). Estimating the number of larvae on deer pellets was […]
“We will rock you”
The Grand Marais Playhouse is excited to announce a community youth musical production, “We Will Rock You.” Young@Part® Music and lyrics are by QUEEN. The story and script are by Ben Elton. Young@Part Edition adapted by Marc Tumminelli and originally workshoped at Broadway Workshop in NYC featuring chart-topping Queen songs including “Another One Bites the Dust,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Killer Queen,” […]
Moose Mountain tours and backcountry ski classes
Whether you have been following the developments surrounding the proposed use of Moose Mountain in Lutsen, or you are just wondering what this “backcountry ski” thing is, Superior Highland Backcountry (SHB) has something for you. In its fourth year of growing the awareness of backcountry ski opportunities on the North Shore, the organization has released its dates for Moose Mountain […]
Cook County Law Enforcement briefs
It is the policy of the Cook County News-Herald to withhold the identities of individuals in Cook County Law Enforcement briefs. When court proceedings are complete, the Cook County News-Herald publishes a complete accounting of names and penalties in its Matters of Record. Wednesday, January 12 10:25 a.m. West Highway 61: Public assistance. Person called to report that a local […]
Conservation Officer Tales
Although the Cook County News-Herald knows that the majority of sportsmen and women are law-abiding folks, there are a few that run afoul of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Conservation Officers. Periodically, the DNR provides a report of some of the miscreants the Conservation Officers (CO) have encountered. The News-Herald shares these stories as a reminder to all […]
Slalom ski teams race to the bottom brings top finishes
With the hardware the boys’ and girls’ ski teams have been bringing home this season, it might be time to build a new trophy case at Cook County High School. It’s been a hectic season for the boys and girls slalom ski teams this season. Head Coach John Oberholtzer has had the kids practicing and racing a lot, and so […]